Palliative care is based on interdisciplinary collaboration. How does interdisciplinary collaboration differ from multidisciplinary practice?
A) It is based on the participation of clinicians without a team leader.
B) It is based on clinicians of varied backgrounds integrating their separate plans of care.
C) It is based on communication and cooperation.
D) It is based on expertise and patient preference.
Ans: C
Feedback: Interdisciplinary collaboration, which is different from multidisciplinary practice, is based on communication and cooperation among the various disciplines, each member of the team contributing to a single integrated care plan that addresses the needs of the patient and family. Multidisciplinary care refers to participation of clinicians with varied backgrounds and skill sets but without coordination and integration. This makes options A and B incorrect. Option D is incorrect because interdisciplinary collaboration is not based on patient preference.
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